What mountain is Big Sky on?

Lone Peak
Big Sky sits among the Spanish Peaks mountain range. Specifically, the ski area is built on and around a mountain known as Lone Peak, which has a summit elevation of 11,166 feet.

Is Big Sky a part of the Rockies?

The Rocky Mountains run through Western Montana. And cowboy up runs through Montana. South of Canada’s Great North, Montanans are as tuff as they come. The major ski areas in the State are Big Sky, Bridger Bowl, and White Mountain.

What is the hardest run at Big Sky?

Castro’s. The final of the ‘Dictator Chutes,’ Castro’s 50-degree slope make it a world-class run for those experienced skiers and riders who love the steep and deep.

Can you ski from Big Sky to Moonlight Basin?

Moonlight Basin has grown into a first-class, year-round destination resort. All Moonlight Basin lodging units are ski-in/ski-out to both Moonlight Basin and Big Sky Resort -that’s 5,512 acres of terrain – and all come equipped with private hot tubs.

Where is Big Sky country in Montana?

It’s where you need to be. Big Sky, Montana is located in southwest Montana about halfway between Bozeman and West Yellowstone on Highway 191. It’s easy to get to Big Sky from just about anywhere when you fly into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN).

Why is Montana called Big Sky?

A relatively recent nickname, “Big Sky Country” originated with a 1962 promotion of the Montana State Highway Department. It is a reference to the unobstructed skyline in the state that seems to overwhelm the landscape at times.

Is Big Sky a difficult mountain?

For 2019-20, Big Sky introduced the triple-black diamond rating for its most formidable runs. This terrain is extremely dangerous or prone to avalanches and can seriously injure you—or worse—with one wrong move.

Are Moonlight Basin and Big Sky connected?

It became part of Big Sky Resort in October 2013 when it, along with ski terrain within the Club at Spanish Peaks, were bought and merged into Big Sky Resort, making it one of the largest single ski resorts in the United States, with 5,750 acres (2,330 ha) of terrain and over 30 ski lifts.